New Bern Heritage Homes Tour

New Bern, NC, USA

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Patty
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409 reviews
May 2, 2025
Group size: 35 - 48
New Bern Heritage Homes Tour
New Bern, NC, USA

Patty
  • Email address verified
409 reviews

May 2, 2025
Group size: 35 - 48

About this trip

The New Bern Historical Society invites The Vintage Ladies to experience an exciting 2025 Heritage Homes Tour.  The self-guided tour gives you the chance to see the interiors of very special homes in the Downtown and DeGraffenreid Historic Districts not normally open to the public. Homes range from glorious to tiny, from 18th century to restorations in progress.   The star attraction this year is the Charles Slover House, a Greek Revival style home that ranks one of the finest in the state.   This is the first time the house has been open to the public since a full restoration.  


 These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrates New Bern's amazing history.  Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, artists, and historical churches to the mix for an unforgettable tour! 


The day will also allow for time to enjoy lunch from any of the Historic District's wonderful offerings.  Options will be suggested in advance.  


Activity Level

The Heritage Homes Tour is a self guided walking tour.  Participants can best enjoy the day if they can comfortably walk approximately one mile on a flat terrain.  

Cancellation Policy

Refunds are possible if the trip registration can be sold to another passenger.  

What’s included

  • Transportation
    On a luxury coach
  • Homes Tour Ticket
  • Tour Host
  • Extras
    Snacks & bottled water on the bus

What’s not included

  • Lunch
    Choose from many wonderful options in New Bern's Historic District
  • Driver Gratuity

Available Packages

Trip Registration
$93

Itinerary

New Bern Heritage Homes
New Bern Heritage Homes Tour

8am  - Departure from St. James Members Club lower parking lot

Approx. 10:30am - Arrival in New Bern

4:30pm - Depart New Bern with an anticipated arrival back in St. James of 7pm.  

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Patty
409 reviews
I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

Reviews

We had a great trip. Our docent for the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum was knowledgeable and engaging. Loved the art and history of the adjacent churches. Shops and restaurants were fun to visit.
By Elaine D for Journey to Blowing Rock in the NC High Country on Apr 27, 2025
Another great trip with Patty! Everything was (as always) well organized, and the tours were amazing. We learned a lot and had ample time to roam on our own. Donnie, the driver, is the absolute best. Many, many thanks!
By Miriam B for Journey to Blowing Rock in the NC High Country on Apr 26, 2025
This trip had a good combination of interesting sights, educational sessions (art, traditions, local geography) and leisure time. The bus ride was broken up by stops in North Carolina small communities so the ride did not seem so long. Patty does her research and strives to make sure everyone is having a good time. She is also very organized.
By Janis L for Journey to Blowing Rock in the NC High Country on Apr 26, 2025
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Trips by Patty has never disappointed. Patty always runs an excellent trip with attention to detail and the comfort of the travelers. She goes above and beyond to make sure every trip is safe, fun and well planned.
By Susan R for Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival on Mar 03, 2025
I had a great time great group of people to travel with the quilts were wonderful the bus driver was the best.
By Linda K for Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival on Mar 03, 2025
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